Mr. Carmichael

Mordaunt Reeves

Mordaunt and Mr. Carmichael have a collegial professional relationship, often discussing case details and evidence.

Gordon Davenant

Gordon interacts with Mr. Carmichael as a fellow investigator, sharing information and theories about the crime.

Marryatt

Marryatt and Mr. Carmichael work together professionally, exchanging observations and leads in the investigation.

Old Brotherhood

Mr. Carmichael and Old Brotherhood have a distant social connection, meeting occasionally through mutual acquaintances.

Gordon Davenant

Gordon interacts with Mr. Carmichael as a fellow investigator, sharing information and theories about the crime.

Mordaunt Reeves

Mordaunt and Mr. Carmichael have a collegial professional relationship, often discussing case details and evidence.

Old Brotherhood

Mr. Carmichael and Old Brotherhood have a distant social connection, meeting occasionally through mutual acquaintances.

Mordaunt Reeves

Mordaunt and Mr. Carmichael have a collegial professional relationship, often discussing case details and evidence.

Gordon Davenant

Gordon interacts with Mr. Carmichael as a fellow investigator, sharing information and theories about the crime.

Marryatt

Marryatt and Mr. Carmichael work together professionally, exchanging observations and leads in the investigation.

Marryatt

Marryatt and Mr. Carmichael work together professionally, exchanging observations and leads in the investigation.

The Viaduct Murder

Part of the group investigating the death.

I: The Paston Oatvile Dormy-House

Contributes anecdotes about a confession in Albania and the distorting effect of journalism on truth.

II: In the Rough

Tells the story of the day's adventure at the dormy-house.

IV: Endless Clues

Brings news that Brotherhood was insured by an American company, raising suspicions.

VI: The Movements of Mr. Davenant

Carmichael reveals that Brotherhood and Davenant are the same person, and comments on the Irish character.

VII: Carmichael’s Account of It

Provides the detailed explanation of Brotherhood's alter ego and the murder plot.

VIII: The Inquest, and a Fresh Clue

Reveals that he obtained a photograph from a caddie, which had fallen from Brotherhood's pocket. He produces it during the discussion, providing a fresh clue.

The Animated Picture

Participates in the bridge game and discussion; offers rational explanations and a personal anecdote about a haunted house.

X: In Which a Book Is More Communicative Than a Lady

Traces the cipher key to a copy of Momerie's 'Immortality' left on a train; helps decode the message and notes the cipher's disappearance as an extra clue.

XI: A Funeral and a Vigil

Deduces that the cipher was taken and replaced; devises the trap and instructs Reeves and Gordon to watch.

XII: A Search with Piano Accompaniment

Leads the search, explains his strategy of locking the door and using chewing-gum to detect the intruder.

XIII: The Man in the Passage

Discovers the spring mechanism for the secret door in the billiard-room, provides a revolver for defense.

XIV: A Chase, Ending with a Surprise

Mentioned as still at his post, though not directly involved in the chase.

Gordon Takes the Opportunity to Philosophize

Carmichael admits his mistake and listens to Gordon's philosophical critique, acknowledging half-truths in it.

XVIII: The Holmes Method

Applies detective methods to examine Reeves' room, deducing the height and habits of the intruder.

XIX: Mordaunt Reeves Talks to Himself

Reeves mentions Carmichael's clever work and his tendency to lose interest; Carmichael is also seen at the third tee with Gordon.

Proof at Last

Referenced in the discussion about the photograph of Miss Rendall-Smith and the proposed test method.

XXI: The Test

Dines with the group and engages in conversation about church matters and Brotherhood.

XXII: In the Fog

Carmichael enters the steward's office and announces that Davenant has confessed, interrupting Reeves.

Marryatt Breaks the Pledge

Carmichael informs Reeves that he saw Marryatt running toward the station, and declines a round of golf due to his wife's return.

The Dull Facts

Author of the letter summarizing the case; gathered information from Miss Rendall-Smith and the priest at Paston Bridge.